Strawberry Syrup Recipe (2024)

Move over, IHOP! My strawberry syrup is SO easy to make, and it takes only 4 INGREDIENTS! It’s perfect for pouring over the top of a big stack of pancakes.

It’s strawberry season, and their prices are amazing! I recently paid $0.88 a pound, and pick up a ton for baking, freezing, making jam, and this strawberry syrup recipe.

I even tested a couple of ways to store strawberries, and the best method kept strawberries for nearly three weeks. Check out the post: How to Make Strawberries Last Longer.

I made 4 cups of this strawberry syrup recipe, and it disappeared within a week! We used it as strawberry pancake syrup, made strawberry milk, strawberry lemonade, and strawberry frappes.

Making this strawberry syrup is SUPER easy. Plus, you need only four ingredients. Let me show you how!

How to make Strawberry Syrup:

Assemble your ingredients.
Hull and cut the strawberries, and place everything into a large pot with a lid.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Cover and boil.
Place a fine-mesh strainer over a medium bowl.
Pour the strawberry mixture in.
Use a wooden spoon to press any liquid out of the strawberries.
Return the strawberry liquid to the pot.
Bring to a low boil—Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid reaches a syrupy consistency.
Cool the mixture thoroughly. Store the syrup in sanitized glass jars or bottles.

If you’re looking for more homemade syrup recipes, then try this buttery buttermilk syrup, lemon syrup, and blueberry syrup.

Cook’s Note – Strawberry Syrup Recipe:

The Vanilla Bean Paste is entirely optional in this recipe. I love the flavor it adds, but I like seeing those little vanilla seeds in my syrup. You can use a good-quality vanilla extract instead of the vanilla bean paste.
This syrup will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month, or at room temperature for a week.
This recipe makes about 4 cups of syrup. It can easily be halved or doubled!
Use this Strawberry Syrup to make my favorite Strawberry Lemonade recipe!

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Kitchen Equipment:

large pot with lid
strawberry huller
strainer
wooden spoon
syrup jars

4.73 from 11 votes

Strawberry Syrup Recipe

Prep Time 2 hours hours

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Ingredients

▢ 8 cups (1 kilogram) strawberries hulled and sliced in half
▢ 3 cups water
▢ 2 cups sugar
▢ 1 Tablespoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

Instructions

In a large, lidded pot add all the ingredients. Over medium-high heat bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
Place a fine mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Pour in the strawberry mixture, and work the mixture through the strainer. Use a wooden spoon to press the strawberries to release their liquid. Place strawberry solids in a container to use later (perhaps freezer jam).
Return the strawberry liquid back to the pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a low boil. Continue to boil, with the lid off, for about 15-20 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to a syrupy consistency.
Let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 1-2 hours (it will thicken even more as it cools). Finally, pour the syrup in sterilized jars or bottles.

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Notes

This recipe makes about 4 cups of syrup.

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I’m Jillian, the creator behind Food Folks and Fun. I have over 30 years of experience cooking for others. There’s nothing I love more than cooking for my family. Food is love, and cooking isn’t just putting a meal on a plate: It’s putting a little part of myself into that meal.

Can you use raspberries instead of strawberries? Would it be the same amount?
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1. You bet! Just substitute equal amounts.
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cAN THIS BE MADE WITHOUT SUGAR?
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1. I have not tested this recipe using sugar alternatives, but I’m sure it will work. You may need to cook the sauce longer to get it to thicken.
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2. Can I freeze the syrup?
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  1. Yes, you can!
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Can you make this with other fruits that are in season like peaches or blueberries and would you use the same amounts of fruit and sugar? Also, can you use frozen fruit like strawberries, for example?
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1. Yes, you can use this recipe with other fruit. Use the same amount of sugar, and frozen fruit is ok.
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How long is it good for in fridge/freezer?
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1. This syrup will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month, or at room temperature for a week.
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Can you seal this in canning jars?
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1. Yes, you can!
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I love the taste of this syrup, not overly sweet, just right. I ended up allowing it to simmer a bit longer in order for it to simmer off some of the water to thicken slightly. I will make this again, but maybe add a little less water(?) to get a better consistency. Thank you for the recipe.
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FAQs

How long can homemade strawberry syrup last? ›

Homemade Strawberry Syrup Tips

Homemade strawberry syrup, stored in a glass jar, will last up to 1 month in the refrigerator. If you want to keep it longer, you can process it in canning jars in a water bath; the process time is 15 minutes. Kept in a cool, dark place, canned syrup will last up to a year.

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Is Strawberry syrup good for you? ›

It contains high quantities of manganese, potassium, iron and fiber. It is high in phenols (mainly anthocyanins that provide the red colour) and contains antioxidants, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and heart boosting elements, as well as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for the eye-sight.

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Is Strawberry Syrup The Same As Strawberry Puree? No, the strawberry syrup is not the same as strawberry puree. Strawberry syrup is a thicker version of strawberry puree, while strawberry puree is made from fresh or frozen strawberries that have been mashed or blended into a smooth sauce.

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Does homemade syrup go bad? ›

Unflavored syrup can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month. However, flavored syrups (especially fruit-flavored) should be used within 2 weeks of when they're made. I usually keep mine in a mason jar but any airtight container with a good lid will work great.

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Can make syrup go bad? ›

Maple syrup is resistant to spoiling because of the high sugar content. It will last indefinitely if stored properly. Problems can occur though. You may see a build-up of crystals on the bottom of the bottle, or you may find a layer of mold on the top.

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It is healthier to stick to organic and pure maple syrup – or “real maple syrup” as it is sometimes called.